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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
The Fire Board Investieatina.

The fire directors had a meeting last
night, when lido Rhodius was elected
secretary, vice. Henry c. Miller, re-
signed.
The board then considered the Sunset
hose oompany's row on Saturday night,
and committee was appointed with in
structions to investigate matters to see
what blame was to be attached to the
company and report on Wednesday
night
1t is said that the directorate are OF an
opinion that, as the members OF the Sun
set hose company were in uniform and
the ball given in the name Of the COM
pany, the body ia amenable to the fire
directors, II it is responsible for the dis
turbance, and, in that case, severe dls.
ciplinary action may be expected.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
Wind Sweeps the Zenith City.

DULUTH, MINI, May 3.-The storm
which swept over this city Sunday night
and yesterday was the most severe ever
known here. The damage inflicted to
streets and stores and dwellings will
reach 100000. The cellars Of from
so to 100 houses were filled. The great
est losses are on stocks Of groceries,
furniture and liquors. The list includes
about 200 persons whose property Is
damaged from 500 to 500. The tracks
of St. Paul and Duluth railroad In this
city and near by. are in bad condition.
In the yard freight cars were overturn-
ed. Company's loss will probably ex-
oeed $4,000.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
A STORM IN ATEA-CUP.
A Little Fun in the San Antonio Rife Ar
mory, That Assured a Serious
ARDeCt.

A Little Fun in the San Antonio Rife Ar
mory, That Assured a Serious
Aspect.
a rather unpleasant incident occurred
early on Sunday morning, that has been
msgnified by contemporary In such n
way as to do the parties concerned an
Injustice. From facts developed. 1t ap-
pears that some Of the San Antonio Ri
fies were INDUCING In fun, and promi-
nent among them was Herf Story. The
boys were rather too noisy and Lieut.. L.
j. Lewis ordered Story to be quiet. A
mordy alteration ensued between the
two, when something said by Lewis Of
Tended Story and he pulled a revolver
upon Lewis. Lewis said he was I'M
armed, but he was by no means scared,
whereon friends interfered. Story laid
down the revolver and WAS willing to
indulge In little pugillstic exercise. al
though he knew he was overmatchcd.
Then both Gained down, explans-
lions ensued, Story spologlzed. both
shook hands, and were friend
ly again, but Captain Badger, In
the interests OF discipline, suspended
Story. Last night the case was consid-
cred by the company. HERR Story
apolOgized for breach Of discipline, and
Lieutenant Lewis said that he had no
bad feelings toward Story, and desired
no reparation than what had been man
fully made. Thereon u resolution was
unanimously adopted reinstating Herfi
Story In the company, and all WAS well,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
Big Shops wiped Ont.

CHICAGO, May 3.-All but one of the
big shops of the Chicago forge and bolt
company, on Ard street, burned out last
night; total loss, S125,000. During the
fire, Bartlett Halset, a spectator, was
fatally injured by falling derrick, and
fireman VIM. Barber, had his leg
crushed. The shops were immense
wooden structures, five in number and
five hundred feet long. Within them
was a vast quantity of costly machinery,
this mandatory being second largest Of
its kind in the country. Until recently,
this establishment was known rs the
American bridge works. Managers say
the loss is fully covered by insurance.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
A Clean Knock Out.

Gus. Shllander, a hickman. popularity
known as "Dutoh Gus" approached J,
G. Barry, known as dakota Jack" Ii
small sized fskir with long hair, (man's
shame and woman's glory yesterday
afternoon in the Veramendi, and asked
him for hack fare he had been owing
him for some time. Dakota Jack told
him he would pay him when he got the
money and, to tell it in his own words,
"the next thing | knew was sprawllng
on the floor, Gus having knocked me
there" Gus was arrested and was fined
s. by the recorder this morning, who,
however, in lining Gus, took occasion to
deliver lecture to Jack on the dishon.
estY OF owing hack bills.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03

Number of German Citizens Leaving
for Pleasure Trip to Europe.
A very interesting party was held at
the residence of Mr.. Carl Kurtz on Sun
day night to bid farewell to many friends
who will shortly leave for Europe.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
G. G. Artzt, Mr.. and Mrs. John Illg and
the Miss Illg, Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph
Scholz, Mrs. Henry BOerner, Rand
Mrs. j. G. Zuschlag, Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.
Muegge, MIR. and Mrs. Ernest Jenull, ST.,
MIR. and Mrs. f. c. Haueisen, MIR. and
Mrs, George Knox, MIR. and Mrs. Ernest
Ruechlin, Mr.. and Mrs. w. SChliChen-
meier, Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Frasch, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex SartOr, Mrs. Nina Schilling,
Mrs. C. f. Clire, Messrs. Joseph Friebes
Reutterman, w. Heiner, W. Esser and
Phil Conrad. The meeting was happy
and convivial one, and ifgoOd wishes In
sure a safe and pleasant journey the
voyagers will have delightful time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
Hurricane in Wisconsin.

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, May 3.-One
Of the worst hurricanes, unaccomp8nied
by rain, that was ever known In this
section, prevailed here all day yester-
day, filling the air with dense clouds OF
dust. Considerable damage was done in
this city by demolishing plate glass
fronts and signs, and in several
instances partially unrooflng houses.
Loss in this vicinity will be considerable.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
A Plucky Two-Legeed Brute.

CLEVELAND, May Slack Dempsey
and Reddy Gallagher met last night at
Frankfort street Gymnasium for a six
round fight, with two ounce gloves. In
the second round Dempsey broke his
left arm just below the elbow, but kept
on and at the end of sixth round the fight
was declared q draw. No one but
Dempsey knew of the accident until the
fight was over.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
Chicago Tornado.

CHICAGO. May "a severe wind
storm, which passed over the north
western portion of the city yesterday,
did much damage in suburban towns.
Several houses we're unroofed. many
outbuildings destroyed, and fences gen
orally torn and scattered about. Several
people were struck by flying timbsrs,
but no fatal accidents reported.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
Carlisle for President.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 3.-Hon. Jno. G
Carlisle arrived here today from his
home in Covington. 1t is understood
that he will be chairman of the state
democratic convention, which meets
Wednesday to nominate candidates for
governor and other state Offices.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
LATEST TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Associated Press Dispatches and Speci-
ais Up to the Hour of Closing
the Forms
Good Rains and General.

GALVESTON, May 3.-The long-looked-
for rain began falling here at 8 O'Clock
this morning, continuing until noon.
The weather now shows signs of clear
ing. The special weather bulletins fur
nished by the Baltimore and Ohio COM
psny show that the rains were pretty
general last night throughout Central
and Eastern Texas. Bonham, Texsr.
kama, Gainesville, Denison. Sealy. Bell
vile, Houston, Brenhsm, Navasota and
Montgomery, all report heavy rainfalls
last night.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
Generous as Usual.

The Arkansas Pass railway company,
always ready to do their full share OF all
that is proposed for this city or this SEQ
tion of Texas, have again shown their
faith by their works. Already among
the most generous contributors to the
relief Of the drouth sufferers, they have
laid the committee having that charity
in hand under additional obligations by
allowing them q generous rebate on the
provisions freighted by them from New
Orleans.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
Good Out of EVIL.
From the Fort Worth Sunday Mirror !

IFrom the Fort Worth Sunday Mirror.
The Strangers of Paris had remark
ably poor house Tuesday evening, and
In return for it gave some remarkably
poor acting. Tannahill as Jagon, gave,
as usual,a forcible and realistic portrait
ure Of the bloOd-thirsty stranger, but
there was not another characte- In the
play that was well done. The scenery
which they had when here in the early
part of the season was missing and was
poorly substituted by the patched up
stuff they presented In lieu oft. As the
drop curtain falls on the last act of the
season, we give a sigh of relief and
thank the Interstate commerce bill for
being. 30 framed that dizzy two-bit
shows will hereafter be obliged to camp
on the other side Of the Red.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
Excelsior Guards, New Oficers.

The Excelsior Guards (colored) had
meeting last night In their armOry to
elect officers for the ensuing year, and
the members to show their confidence,
and appreciation of Captain Simon Tur.
ner, elected him captain for life. John
Howard was elected first lieutenant and
William Warne second lieutenant for the
ensuing year,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
The Infamy is Accomplished.

LONDON. May Sin the house of COM
mons last night the government moved
to enforce cloture on further debate of
the crimes act. The motion carried by
257 to l55. During the vote Gladstone
and other opposition leaders walked
slowly into the opposition lobby wildly
cheered by Parnellites and Glad
stOnaAnS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
Rotten Eggs,

The residence of Mr.. A. II. Steagall, a
prominent and bitter prohibitionist on
avenue G, was rotten-egged last night.
He of course blames the anti's for the
outrage. He says he has loaded shot
gun up with buck shot, and will lay for
those "fellers" for while.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
PERSONAL.

MIR. Thos. l.. Freeland, the new man.
ager OF the Crescent News company,
paid the LIGHT pleasant call. He is a
genial, pleasant gentleman, and comes
well introduced by Alex Wynne, of the
Beaumont Enterprise.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
Runored Derallment.

DENvER,.May 3.-Reports have reached
here that the west bound passenger
train on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa
Fe, which left Albuquerque at 3 O'Clock
yesterday morning heavily loaded with
Of Coolidge, N. M.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03

Deputy U. s. Marshal Gildea arrived
last night from Val Verde county with
two prisoners for the United States
court. One Is Mexican charged with
smuggling and the other is woman,
charged with peddllng struggled mescal
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
Weather ProgDOStics.

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 2-Indioa-
lions for Texas: Fair weather, pre-
ceeded along the gulf by local rains.
Cooler. eGsterly winds, followed over
the interior by rising temperature.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
Hurrah


No. sis Z. COMMERCE ST.. TELEPHONE No. 80
Now that the warm weather is fast APP
preaching, ladies while out driving Will ind II
a great treat TO stop at Blairs Popular Drug
ice cold. This gentleman, AS pronounced by
all, is said TO have the finest fruit syrups, aud
lovers of good extracts will ind II 10 their ad
vantage to walk In and examine his selection
OF fine perfumcry. Orders cheerfuly received
from any part Of the city per telephone and
given immediate attention.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
b. Smith 81 Son,

Who are strictly frst-olass merchant
tailors, are now receiving fine line OF
spring and summer suitiDgs Of German,
English, Scotch and French goods. Our
prices are sway down." Satisfaction
and fit guaranteed. Call on them and
price their goods before purchasing else
where. Il. SMITH a. Son,
l2-9-tf No. a West Commerce st.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03

Mr.. VIM. Crane, the stOOkman
from Uvalde, who underwent an opera
ton few days ago for relief from stone
In the bladder, died yesterday.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03

Mrs. Caben and her 9.year-Old brother
fatally Injured while crossing the rail-
way bridge near Carthage, Mo.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-03
GOOD BYE.

Number OF German Citizens Leaving
for Pleasure Trip to Europe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-12
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES.

William D. Brockwav, the forger, was released
from Sing Sing yesterday, having served five
years sentence
Randolph j. Tucker. Of Virginia. has become
associate counsel with General Pryor for the
condemned Anarchists. The will be pre-
scented to the United States Supreme Court not
later than Oct. "a.
Moses Harris, president of the Illinois Fiber
Mattress Company. of Chicago, is under arrest
charged with completely in certain robberies of
freight cars, the proceeds of which were turned
into his establishment. He is worth 500. 900.
A horrible of suicide occurred about 2
O'Clock yesterday morning at No. 625 Fourth
street, Louisville. KY, where Maurice Simons,
a book-keeper in the liquor house of Octave
Basslnier. found with his head almost sew
cred from his body. The instrument a
razor. The cause is stated to have been due to
domestic troubles
H. B. Welman, proprietor of the New York
CUPID Matrimonial Bureau, has written to the
counsel of Gus Williams. the actor, stating that
he is satisfied that the nj. S. Williams. actor.
against whom he has claim of 800 for getting
him wife. is not as he bad supposed. Gus
Williams. He begs leave to apologize. Law
yer Barnard. Mr.. Wiliams's counsel, is not
satisfied with Mr.. Weilmans explanation, and
has written him to that effect.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-12
The Mitcheistown Inquest.

MITcHELsTowN, Oct. 11.-Mr. Morphy. coun-
eel for the crown, to-day addressed the coroners
Jury in the case of the victims of the recent riot
h ere He said that he did not expect much con-
sideration from the jurymen in view of the fact
that they were either members Of the National
League or in ympathy with its objects. 1t was
hardly worth while for him to address any jury
man who openly told the court that he was in
the hands of the opposing counsel.
Mr. Harrington, interrupting-This Is the
grossest proof Of scoundrelism ever heard Of
No remark that could possibly be construed as
having that meaning has been made.
Mr.. Morphy proceeding. commended that Com
moner Condor was responsible for the riot mas
much as he urged the crowd to close up and op-
pose the police. The people, said Mr.. Morphy
had gathered for seditious purpose. The as
sembly unlawful one, and the action of
the crowd in attacking the the police would not
be tolerated in any civilized country.
Mr. Harrington will address the jury to-mor-
row.
The statement that during yesterdays pro-
ceedings at the inquest Mr.. Condor threatened
to chastise Mr.. Morphy was inaccurate. There
were several very lively exchanges between the
opposing counsel, but Mr.. Condor did not inter
fero
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-12
The Action of the Coroner.

KouTs, Ind. Oct. lit appears that Coroner
Leatherman did not empane jury That pro-
cecure is "a necessity accordin to the laws
of Indiana. At the wreck the Coroner was met
by Mr.. johnson. the attorney for the Chicago q
Atlantic. and being told that the engineer of the
freight had been taken, with other survivors. TO
Huntington, decided to go there. which he did,
in company with the railroad lawyer and several
other gentlemen. The Coroner is well spoken OF
among the people ut Kouts. They did not criti-
else his action in going to Huntington. believing
he is square. The Coroner is described as be
ing a rather young man to be charged with such
an i'm portant duty determining the RESPONSE
blity for the wreck.
IL p. Nail efforts to obtain information
from. Hunting ton 10 the names of the killed
and wounded have. up to this hour, been un-
awaiting. The Chicago 81 Atlantic railway
officials who went there with the coroner to day,
seem to have complete possession of all sources
of information on this point, and they refuse
positively TO make public the names of the vic
tins Of the disaster. The killed and wounded
taken from the scene of the wreck TO
Huntington early this afternoon, accompanied
"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-12
Brief Mention.

Eliza Mcdonald died in Piper City Sunday
night from injuries received in the Chatsworth
wreck The funeral was held at Roberts
VIM. w. Wolcott, who, about a month ago,
killed George Kurtz. of Bloomington. proprietor
of the Walsh House, by stabbing him in the
bowels, was admitted TO bail yesterday by Judge
Reeves, who fixed the sum at Sc. 900, which will
probably be given soon.
In Decatur, on Monday, Judge Smith issued
writ of habeas corpus on the petition of w. B.
Corbin. a prisoner in the Sullivan JAIL who shot
and killed Charles T. Harris, druggist in Sui
livan, Sept %. Corbin was held by the coroner's
jury without bail, and he desires to be admitted
to bail The shooting is claimed to have been
done in sef-defense.
The Geneseo Business Mems Association is
the name of an organization started In that city
las. week. Its objects are to offer induce ments
in property. or money. or both, to manufac urers
to settle in Geneseo and to induce some one to
place the water from the artesian well there on
the market. An analysis of the water, 1t IS
claimed shows it to be specific for dyspepsia,
rheumatism, neuralgia and kidney troubles.
The Governor has appointed the following to
represent the State at the National Farmers
Congress to be held at Chicago. Nov. 10. l. and
IL: At Large-The Hon. d. A. Brown. Bates:
Col Chas F. Miller the Hon. j. Irving Pearce,
Chicago; Elmer " ashburn. Lake; AZie Ames,
Chicago: j. II. Sanders, Chicago; John Clay, jr.,
Waukegan; Samuel Dysart. Franklin Grove,
NJ w Durham, Wayne; Charles Bogardus,
Paxton; Charles b. AaIre, PEORIA L.. b. Kuhn,
Moline; W. II. Fulkerson. Jerseyville; ID. w
Smith Springfield; Lafayette Funk. Shirley;
George E. Morrow. Champaign; E. S. Wilson.
Olney; David Gore, Carlinville: d. b. Gotham,
Upper Alton; w. K. Murphy. Pinckneyville.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-12
Ohio knights Templars.

COLUMBUS o. Oct. ia large number of
Knights Templars were present here to day at
the meeting of the Grand Commapdery OF Ohio
The parade was prevented by rain. At the
meeting of the Grand Commandery reports were
submitted showing that the order Of Knight
hood had been conferred 456 during the year;
there were 90 deaths. The eminent commander
condemned illegitimate Masonry. and cautioned
the Templars to distinguish between the true
and the false The total receipts for the
YEAR were SIC 1853 ~: disbursements. S3.775-
81; membership, Aug. |. 3,f8l. created,
456; admitted 1876; reinstated, II. making $685.
withdrawn 236: died. &c. dropped for uon-pay
ment of dues 46; suspended for unmasonic con-
duet. B. expelled. g. Newark Commandsry ex-
tinct 90; total. 453 leaving total membership
5643 The charter Of Cyprus Commandsry, OF
GAINESVILLE. was revoked. and the eminent COM
mander expelled. The banquet and ball was
given tonight. with a large attendance.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-12
Verdict in rhe Fromer Case.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
GREENsBURG, Oct. 1.-THE Fromer murder
was given TO the jury this evening. ). u.
Miller spoke all forenoon for the defense. and
III. D. Tackett closed for the State after dinner.
Judge Bonner gave lengthy and carefully
prepared charge to the jury, closing at p NJ.
when the case was at an end except for the jury
to reach conclusion After eating supper the
jury returned to the and by unanimous
vote reached verdict. At 7:20 the bell was
rung, and the courtroom was crowded
almost suffocation. When the prisoner and
judge arrived the jury filed in. The verdict was
passed to the judge. who read slowly and sol
emuiy
1--WE, the jury, find the defendant guilty OF
murder in the first degree. charged in the in
dictment. and fix the penalty at imprisonment
in the penal department. of the Reformatory for
Women and Girls during her natural life"
A murmur of approval through the audi
ence. and the court adjourned until morning,
when motion for q new trial will be inter-
posed. The defendant Hannah n. Fromer, bore
up we'll and never f1inched.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-12
Minor Notes.

Contractor Sannor of Lima, O.. is at work on
the Charlottesville gas we'll, cleaning it out and
preparing to recover the drill lost last July.
Then he will shoot the well. in accordance with
his contract.
VIM. Henderson, of Brazil, q drayman aged
about thirty-six years. found in dying
condition. his home. this morning An
empty box of Rough on Rats" told the story.
Prompt medical aid saved his life. No reason
can be assigned for the deed except it be brood
ing the death OF his wife.
Samuel B. Demoret. who has resided in
Montgomery county since 1914, died last Monday
afternoon at his home near Charlottesville. He
was born in Butler county, Ohio in 1903, and has
resided on the farm whore he died since 1874
The funeral sermon delivered by Rev.
Snyder at New Market. on last Tuesday.
The agents of the drive-well monopoly are
cused of resortinG to many questionable plans
for locating driven wells. It is said men
hired to go from house to house in Wabash
county disguised as pedders. While disposing
of their wares they make an inspection of the
premises, and if driven we'll is found a report
is made and the owner is soon notified to pay
the ROYALTY.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-12
Ex-warden Howard's Debts.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERsoNvILLE, Oct. n.-Durlng the ad-
minstration of Captain Jack Howard as war
den of the southern prison, all the fuel used at
the institution was furnished by NJ. V. Mccain,
the leading coal merchant of this city. Mccain
now has claim Of So. 900 against the prison
which has never been paid. aud over this mat
ter big legal squabbis will likely snsue. as the
warden has refused to pay the
amount. Yesterday morning Mccain, through
his attorneys Hon. f. B. Burke, of
Jacksonville and Hon. Asher G. Caruth, of
Louisville. filed petition for writ OF mandate to
compel Warden Patten to draw his order for
said account or show cause why he should not
reeurnable next Monday morning at o'clock
This suit is said be tho forerunner OF many
more. which will be filed to force the payment of
debts contracted during Towards administra-
tim
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-12
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

Bands of Lonfers Who Are Likely to Receive
Attention from the Police.
Srecfal to the Indianapolis Journal
LONDON. Oct. 1l-Bands of idle persons call
ing themselves unemployed workingmen" have
taken to parading the streets during the last
two three DAYS, and these professions in
variably followed by squads of police, who are
under the impression that the fellows Social
lists bent upon mischief at the first opportunity.
Many of the paraders known to the police
who getting tired of following them about
as men who have not done days work in
years, and there is danger that the police will
lose their temper and indulge in some pretty
severe clubbing if the parades continue much
longer